The intervertebral discs that separate parts of the backbone are composed of ________.

Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).


fibrocartilage

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Which of the following is true about smooth muscle?

A) The resting membrane potential is usually less negative than in skeletal muscle. B) It responds in an "all or none" fashion. C) It does not respond to hormones. D) It has a faster speed of contraction than skeletal muscle.

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Which of the following types of animal models would be used if a biology class is studying frog dissection using a computer program instead of a live frog?

a. simulated system c. nonliving system b. living animal system d. animal tissue system

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The gradual increase in estrogen secretion during the follicular phase is the result of

A. declining FSH levels. B. luteal development. C. an LH surge. D. positive feedback on the anterior pituitary. E. granulosa cells converting androgens to estrogen.

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